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AHZ 7340

1988 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,864 mi
Last recorded167,864 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 7340
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 167,864 miles

Corrosion to chassis and rear crossmember

Pass 1 Feb 2016 167,864 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 212,653 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 212,653 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 205,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 18 Aug 2008 197,139 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

informed by customer that steering arm nut secured with lock-tight

nearside floor corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 183,799 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 171,109 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 171,109 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 171,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion to rear crossmember - not prescribed area

Lower bulkhead corroded - not prescribed area

Rear chassis corroded both sides - not prescribed area

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AHZ 7340 is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHZ 7340, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AHZ 7340 registered?

AHZ 7340 is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is AHZ 7340 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 7340 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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